Central Oregon Daily News
ODFW: Why you should never pick up a lone fawn
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- ODFW: Why you should never pick up a lone fawn
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that fawns found alone are almost never orphaned.
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- Gas main struck at northeast Bend roundabout construction site
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Construction crews hit a 2-inch gas main at Butler Market and Wells Acres roads in northeast Bend Monday afternoon. Bend Fire and Rescue advised nearby residents to close doors and windows as the odor spread.
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- Monday's PM Forecast- July 13
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Mornings continue to be the best time to get outside before the heat builds. Tuesday: Heat + moisture = our best chance for thunderstorms this week.
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- Tips to protect yourself from melanoma
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- 4:22
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Megan Sinclair sat down with Amy Snow, a dermatology PA-C, to learn about tips to spot potential melanoma and ways to prevent it
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- 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup brings volunteers together
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- More than 200 volunteers joined the 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup to remove debris, protect wildlife habitat and promote responsible recreation along the river.
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- Memorial service honors Redmond firefighter Michael Kienzle
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Redmond honored firefighter-paramedic Michael Kienzle with a memorial service and family procession through the community following his June death.
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- Bend protesters rally over ICE arrests
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Protesters gathered in Bend to speak out over recent ICE arrests in Central Oregon and the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
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- Bend police, drones, K9 search for domestic assault suspect who fled traffic stop
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Bend police searched neighborhoods near St. Charles Medical Center Thursday for a domestic assault suspect who fled a traffic stop. A shooting threat called into the hospital was determined to be unfounded and unrelated.
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- After carnival pulled out, Madras native bringing bounce houses to Jefferson Co. Fair
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The carnival canceled on the Jefferson County Fair, but a Madras native is coming to the rescue with waterslides, bounce houses and a toddler-safe zone. The fair runs July 22-25 with free admission.
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- Abandoned campfire sparks Central Oregon wildfire
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- An abandoned campfire sparked a recent wildfire in Central Oregon, officials said. The Ochoco National Forest said the illegal campfire was covered with dirt instead of being fully extinguished. Crews quickly contained the fire, and officials warn windy conditions this weekend will bring extreme fire danger. Campfires are only allowed in designated campgrounds.
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- Camper in Mount Jefferson Wilderness since Tuesday is rescued
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A camper who was missing for four days in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness was safely rescued by search crews on July 10, according to Marion County Sheriff's Office.
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- Redmond little library back open after Fourth of July vandalism
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Redmond little free library is back open after books were torn apart and pages were scattered down the street after the Fourth of July. The owners, Kurtis Haines and Michelle Haffey, plan to add a security camera, while nearby trinket library owners Aayla and Kimberly Tavernia say their box has also faced vandalism.
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- 50 houses open for viewing in the 2026 Tour of Homes
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Pull the right book on the shelf and a hidden door unlocks. This Bend home on the Tour of Homes comes with its own secret speakeasy — and it just sold for $2.1 million.
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- Baby and mom trapped at flooded maternity hospital rescued by Chinese fire crew
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- 0:21
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Firefighters rescued a mother and her newborn who were trapped in a maternity hospital during the deadly floods in China’s Guangxi region on Thursday, July 9. Flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak has killed at least 39 people across the Guangxi region, most of them after a dam breach on Monday inundated the city of Nanning, according to the state-run Xinhua News Agency. The Guangxi Fire Department said severe flooding occurred in Guigang, trapping the mother and her baby inside the hospital. Video shows a firefighter picking up the sleeping one-month-old baby and comforting her, before placing her in her mother’s arms.
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- Goat aids Colorado Springs firefighters
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- (STORYFUL)A curious, “very determined” goat joined a pack of Colorado Springs firefighters as they worked on a small fire that was burning in El Paso County on Wednesday, July 8. According to fire officials, a large amount of smoke was spotted in the area of Rock Creek Canyon around 8:15 pm on Tuesday, spurring a pre-evacuation warning for residents within a 1.5-mile radius. Footage from the Colorado Springs Fire Department (CSFD) shows its four-legged “leader” accompanying firefighters and munching on some greenery on the way during mitigation efforts on Wednesday. “Our firefighters got an unexpected escort from a very determined goat who led them toward the fire area and helped with some fuel mitigation along the way,” CSFD said on X. “We’re not saying he’s ready for a badge … but we’re also not saying he isn’t.” The fire was “well contained” as of Wednesday evening, according to the El Paso County Sheriff. CSFD later told Storyful that th...
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- Oregon's changing drought conditions timelapse: March 10 - July 7, 2026
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Most of Central Oregon is now under exceptional drought conditions. Here is a timelapse of how drought conditions have changed in Oregon since the start of spring, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
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- Bend retiree restores hickory golf clubs — then plays them
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- 5:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- John Henry Williams of Bend restores hickory-shafted golf clubs, some more than 80 years old, for golfers in 22 states and beyond. We joined him for a round to see why he says hickory golf "does something to you."
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- Fire in a 55-gallon drum exposes sprinkler system malfunction at Prineville hemp plant
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- 1:32
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Crook County Fire and Rescue report says a June 19 fire at a Prineville hemp processing facility started in an open 55-gallon drum, and the building's sprinkler system was not working because a valve had been shut off.
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- Jefferson County gets $28 million to improve road safety and repair bridges
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Jefferson County secured $28 million in grants to add safety features to 50 miles of rural roads and repair five bridges, including the Jordan Road suspension bridges over Lake Billy Chinook.
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- Lego builders recreate Deschutes County landmarks in museum's History Bricks contest
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Deschutes Historical Museum is hosting its first History Bricks Competition, where builders recreate historic local landmarks out of Legos. A community vote will select the winner on July 11.
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- Police chase attempted murder suspect across Ohio golf course
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- POLICE STATEMENT: At 7:17 PM Stow PD’s FLOCK cameras alerted officers that an Attempted Murder suspect had just entered Stow. The suspect was located in the City of Hudson by the Ohio State Highway Patrol and a pursuit ensued. The suspect was involved in a crash at SR91 and Terex Rd and fled on foot while firing shots at an OSP trooper. Stow Officers responded to help find the suspect. The suspect carjacked a minivan and a second pursuit ensued which traveled south, back into Stow. Multiple agencies were involved in the pursuit, which at one point drove onto the grounds of Fox Den golf course. The pursuit came to an end when the suspect struck a Summit County Metro Parks cruiser at the intersection of Saybrook Blvd. and Bunker Lane, flipping it onto it’s roof. The suspect fled on foot again, but was quickly apprehended and taken into custody by Stow Officers behind a residence. The Ohio State Highway Patrol is taking the lead on the investigation.
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- Firefighters coax fawn out of harm's way during wildfire
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Editorial from Storyful: Firefighters in Kamloops, British Columbia, were relieved when a fawn in danger from a nearby wildfire came when they beckoned it. Footage uploaded to Facebook by Kamloops Fire Rescue shows firefighters calling to the fawn as it bounded down a hill, squeaking as it ran. The fawn reached the bottom of the hill and ran out of harm’s way. “For a short time, it seemed the little one may have mistaken one of our firefighters for its mom,” the fire rescue wrote. They said the fawn was reunited with its mother a short time later. According to local media, the wildfire the fire rescue responded to reached nearly fifty acres and was believed to be human-caused. An investigation was underway as of July 8.
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- Furever Friends: Silva and Vivi Jr.
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- 3:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Silva and Vivi Jr. are two sweet kittens looking for new homes. They are available for adoption at the Humane Society of Central Oregon..
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- New documentary shows La Pine neighbors preparing for the next wildfire
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A new mini-documentary, "From Risk to Ready," follows La Pine homeowners clearing defensible space around their homes after 2024's Darlene 3 Fire. The 12-minute film highlights local wildfire preparedness efforts.
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- Prineville family sues Knife River over alleged water contamination
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- 2:30
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Prineville family has filed a $26 million complaint against Knife River Corporation, claiming its gravel mine in Crook County has tainted the aquifer they rely on, leading to health issues and property damage.
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- World-class horse riders descend on Bend for High Desert Classics
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The High Desert Classics hunter jumper show is underway at the Boys Ranch in northeast Bend, drawing world-class riders while raising money for J Bar J Youth Services.
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- Madras gave Initiative Brewing $1.2 million. Now its location there is closed
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The city of Madras gave Initiative Brewing $900,000 in loans and $300,000 in grants to move its operations to town. The move never happened, and the brewery's Madras location is now closed for good.
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- Washington state man fights neighbor's house fire naked
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Washington state man jumped into action to stop a fire at his neighbor's home -- doing it so quickly, he didn't put a stitch of clothing on. Wesley Howard shared this Ring video of his efforts in Sumner, Wash. Howard told CBS affiliate KIRO7 that he recalled his Navy training and jumped into immediate action. “I saw it was a raging fire as much as I could see. So I had two options: run back in the bedroom and get some shorts or run straight downstairs outside, grab a hose and start fire fighting. So that’s what I did,” he said. Howard told KIRO7 that the fire was started by a smoldering firework in the garage.
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- Restaurant's strict 'control your children' policy draws surprising support
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- 2:35
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The owner of Chez Xue in Foster City, California, added strict rules for kids to his menu after a series of incidents, including a tableside diaper change. He says parents are among his biggest supporters.
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- Breaking the cycle of rangeland fires in north-central Oregon
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- 5:02
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A coalition of partners is treating 4,500 acres in Wasco County to remove invasive cheatgrass, restore native plants and reduce the risk of repeated rangeland fires along the Deschutes, John Day and Columbia rivers.
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- Scuba divers return to Mirror Pond for 30th Deschutes River Cleanup
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Scuba divers and paddlers will clean Mirror Pond for the first time in about 15 years during the 30th annual Deschutes River Cleanup. Past dives have turned up guns, bikes, a canoe and a wood stove.
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- Redmond Airport reaches terminal expansion milestone
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Redmond Airport celebrated the topping out of its new terminal with the placement of the final beam. The expansion will nearly double passenger amenities and prepare the airport for decades of future growth ahead of its planned 2027 opening.
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- Nine-year-old Central Oregon BMX racer qualifies for world championships in Australia
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- 1:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Nine-year-old Neiko Farris of Central Oregon has qualified for Team USA and will compete at the UCI BMX World Championships in Brisbane, Australia. He is one of eight riders selected in his age group.
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- Roman candle fight between 2 Bend men sparks fire near propane tanks, police say
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Two Bend men were arrested July 4 after security video showed them shooting Roman candles at each other, starting a pallet fire near propane tanks, police said.
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- Costco, Deschutes Brewery ending Kirkland Signature beer partnership
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Costco and Bend's Deschutes Brewery are discontinuing their co-branded Kirkland Signature Helles Lager and Vintage Ale after less than two years.
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- Addisen Fisher brings awareness to multiple sclerosis diagnosis, providing hope to others
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- 2:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease of the central nervous system. The central nervous system includes the brain, spinal cord, and optic nerves. This system controls everything we do.
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- Trying varieties of ketchup and mustards for your summertime fun
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- 4:17
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Emily Kirk got to sample a few off the beaten path condiments at Newport Avenue Market in Bend.
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- Multiple July 4 fires sparked around Central Oregon
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A Monday update on the multiple fires that lit up Central Oregon on the July 4 holiday and where they stand two days later.
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- New website tracks Bend ice cream trucks
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The Bend Ice Cream Truck Tracker lets people follow the routes for Ziggy's ice cream trucks.
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- Bend High senior represents Central Oregon at Girls Nation in Washington, D.C.
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Bend High senior Paige Press is attending Girls Nation, the American Legion's civic leadership conference in Washington, D.C. She hopes to meet mentors and pursue a future in politics.
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- NW Redmond residents return after Coyner Fire burned within a few feet of home
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- 2:06
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Fawn rescued from Astoria, Oregon, rooftop; reunited with mother
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- On Saturday, firefighters with the Astoria Fire Department were called to a residence after a fawn was spotted on the rooftop. It's unclear just how the little one was able to make it up there, but crews safely brought it back to the ground where it was reunited with its mother.
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- Bend company designs tablet cases for physically disabled
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- The case has multiple flaps or wings, that allow those who May not have the best grip strength or even missing a limb, to still have a way to hold a tablet and enjoy it just like everyone else.
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- Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado rages near RV in Ring video
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Ring video shows the woods ablaze from the Aspen Acres Fire in Pueblo County, Colorado. The owner of the video, Joseph Armeanio, said it was taken on June 29, 2026, roughly three hours after it was first reported. Flames quickly overtook a structure. As of July 6, 2026, the Aspen Acres Fire stood at roughly 91,000 acres and 12 percent contained.
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- Bend veteran Jerry Mattox shares his WWII and Korean War story
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- 5:55
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Army veteran Jerry Mattox served in the Pacific Theater during WWII and was called back for the Korean War, where he took part in the military's first use of psychological warfare. He shares his story in his own words.
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- Passenger on floatplane captures video of hard landing in NYC's East River
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- 0:48
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- A teen aboard a seaplane that made a rough landing in in New York City's East River Sunday (07/05) captured the landing on video. Eight people were rescued after the pilot of seaplane made a hard landing in the East River in New York City on Sunday, July 5, causing a “wing strut to snap,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The incident happened around 12 pm near the Skyport – the city’s only seaplane terminal – off East 23rd Street and FDR Drive, the FAA said. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) said two passengers sustained minor injuries, local media reported.
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- Timelapse: Ochoco Viewpoint fire during Prineville fireworks show
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- In a timelapse video provided by @carter72photography on Instagram, the Ochoco Viewpoint is seen catching fire during Saturday's 4th of July fireworks show near Prineville. It's not unusual for spot fires to break out on the hillside during the show.
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- Bend Pet Parade featured on ABC News nationwide 4th of July special
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- ABC News spent Saturday highlighting 4th of July events from around the country. One of the events it focused on was Bend's annual pet parade.
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- Fire on Pilot Butte after July 4 fireworks
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- 0:29
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Viewer-provided video shows a firefighter working a spot fire on Pilot Butte following Saturday's July 4 fireworks show in Bend, Oregon.
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- Tree catches fire on Pilot Butte during July 4 fireworks show
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 month ago
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- Here's a look at some of the show from the July 4 fireworks on Pilot Butte. A tree can be seen on fire.
